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Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt – The Destruction of Mankind

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="9UDhjY8uLO"><a href="https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/myths-and-legends-of-ancient-egypt-the-destruction-of-mankind/">Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt &#8211; The Destruction of Mankind</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/myths-and-legends-of-ancient-egypt-the-destruction-of-mankind/embed/#?secret=9UDhjY8uLO" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt &#8211; The Destruction of Mankind&#8221; &#8212; Ta&#039;wy" data-secret="9UDhjY8uLO" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

The Destruction of Mankind is a dramatic myth from ancient Egyptian mythology, found in the Book of the Heavenly Cow. It tells the story of how the sun god Ra sought to punish humanity for their rebellion against him. According to the myth, Ra, growing old and weary, overheard humans plotting against him. Enraged, he […]

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Gods of Ancient Egypt – Ra

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="7343AhDQvF"><a href="https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/gods-of-ancient-egypt-ra/">Gods of Ancient Egypt &#8211; Ra</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/gods-of-ancient-egypt-ra/embed/#?secret=7343AhDQvF" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Gods of Ancient Egypt &#8211; Ra&#8221; &#8212; Ta&#039;wy" data-secret="7343AhDQvF" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

The document provides an extensive overview of Ra, the ancient Egyptian sun god, highlighting his significance, mythology, and worship. ​ Ra is described as a transcendent deity often syncretized with other gods, such as Atum, Khnum, Amun, and Horus, representing different aspects of creation and the sun’s cycle (morning, midday, and evening). ​ His mythos […]

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Ancient Egyptian Literature – Pharaoh Khufu and the Tales of the Haka’ayu-Magicians

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="uMF138FrBg"><a href="https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/ancient-egyptian-literature-pharaoh-khufu-and-the-tales-of-the-hekayw-magicians/">Ancient Egyptian Literature &#8211; Pharaoh Khufu and the Tales of the Haka&#8217;ayu-Magicians</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/ancient-egyptian-literature-pharaoh-khufu-and-the-tales-of-the-hekayw-magicians/embed/#?secret=uMF138FrBg" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Ancient Egyptian Literature &#8211; Pharaoh Khufu and the Tales of the Haka&#8217;ayu-Magicians&#8221; &#8212; Ta&#039;wy" data-secret="uMF138FrBg" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

A dramatic retelling of the fourth story of the Westcar Papyrus is told by Hardedef, son of Khufu, and takes place during Khufu’s reign. Hardedef tells his father about a magician named Dedi, who possesses incredible abilities—he can reattach a severed head onto an animal and tame a wild lion. He also claims that Dedi […]

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Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt: Horus Behdety and the Winged Disk

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This episode narrates the mythological tale of Horus-Behdety, a form of the Egyptian god Horus, and his battles against the enemies of Ra, the sun god. ​ The story unfolds as Ra and his followers, including Horus-Behdety, embark on a journey to defeat conspirators and enemies who take the forms of crocodiles, hippopotami, and other […]

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Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Thutmose III

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="qyoQfoC98J"><a href="https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/great-pharaohs-of-ancient-egypt-thutmose-iii/">Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Thutmose III</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/great-pharaohs-of-ancient-egypt-thutmose-iii/embed/#?secret=qyoQfoC98J" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Thutmose III&#8221; &#8212; Ta&#039;wy" data-secret="qyoQfoC98J" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://reconstructingancientegypt.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

The episode is about Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, focusing on his life, military achievements, and legacy. ​Key Points: Introduction: The speech begins with an Ancient Egyptian greeting and introduces Thutmose III, emphasizing his significance as a military strategist who restored Egypt’s empire after a period of weakness under his predecessors. ​ Early Life […]

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Ancient Egyptian Literature – Great Dispenser of Pleasure

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A recitation of poems from Papyrus Harris 500, the ‘love songs’ from Ancient Egypt. The Papyrus Harris 500 is an ancient Egyptian manuscript from the Ramesside Period (1292–1077 BC). It contains a collection of texts, including The Doomed Prince, The Taking of Joppa, love poems, and the Harper’s Song from the tomb of King Intef. […]